BCMA WELCOMES ALL 6TH GRADE PARENTS MAGNET OPEN HOUSE FALL 2016

Vision Project-based and hands-on learning High school credits in 7th and 8th grade Exposure to pathways in Biomedical Science Become college and career ready at an early age A unique and accelerated curriculum Outstanding faculty Real-world experiences in science and health Preparing our students for success at the DeBakey High School for Health Professions, or any other rigorous and prestigious school

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ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS (ENTRANCE AGREEMENT) Grade point average of 75 or above Satisfactory Conduct Good attendance Interest in the Health Science curriculum Academic Probation/Student Growth Plan SCHOOL TIME 8:30 am to 4 :00 pm/10 periods 5 PERIODS A day

COURSES IN GRADE 6 Pre AP English Pre AP Math 6 Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies Reading MATH LAB 6 Latin /PE (YOGA) Health Science Elective =Neuroscience 2 electives

COURSES IN GRADE 7 Pre AP English Pre AP Math 7(8) /Pre AP Algebra 1 ( HS Credit) Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies MATH LAB 7 Latin 1 ( HS Credit) HEALTH SCIENCE ROBOTICS/CODING PE (Yoga) 2 ELECTIVEs

COURSES IN GRADE 8 Pre AP English Pre AP Alg COURSES IN GRADE 8 Pre AP English Pre AP Alg. 1 / Pre AP Geom( HS Credit) Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies Latin 1 /Latin 2( HS Credit) Health Sci. Elective Fine Arts 2 electives PE / enrichment

6th Grade NEUROSCIENCE Units that will be taught include : Scientific inquiry Sleep Body System and Brain Comparisons Brain Chemistry Sensory Systems Motor Highways Memory and Learning Stress Management

Scientific Decision Making and Problem-Solving 7th Grade Scientific Decision Making and Problem-Solving Units that will be taught include : Scientific Inquiry The cardiovascular system Infectious Diseases / Heritable Diseases Nutrition and ecosystems Environmental Health and Chemicals The science of alcohol Behavior Texas Medical Center presentations

Foundations in Biotechnology and Bioengineering 8th Grade Foundations in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Units that will be taught include:  Scientific inquiry and an introduction to biotechnology, bioengineering and biomedicine Inheritance /Structure of DNA, genes/DNA Function/The human genome The origin of agriculture and genetically modified organisms Immunology Environmental health and you (bioremediation) Imaging and bioluminescence Biomechanics as it relates to prosthetics What we can learn from other species: Biomimicry and nanotechnology Personalized Medicine and cancer Clinical Trials

CLUBS & ELECTIVE OFFERINGS AT BCMA INCLUDE GYMNASTICS DANCE JCL (Latin League) COMPUTER SCIENCE ORCHESTRA NAME THAT BOOK ART STUDENT COUNCIL YEARBOOK DEBATE CHESS SAT PREP READING ENRICHMENT MATH ENRICHMENT SCIENCE ENRICHMENT WRITING ENRICHMENT SCIENCE FAIR HISTORY FAIR MATH COUNTS UIL ACADEMICS ROBOTICS-CODING BOTANY & BUSINESS CULINARY CHEMISTRY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION STUDENT PLANNER -BLOCK SCHEDULE A & B DAY INSTRUCTIONAL AGENDA – GRADE LEVEL TUTORIALS – MON – THURS ( 4:15 TO 5:15) SATURDAY TUTORIALS- SPRING SEMESTER ( 9:00 to 12:30) UNIFORMS –NAVY BLUE POLOS FROM ACADEMIC OUTFITTERS

UNIFORMS –NAVY BLUE POLOS WITH SCHOOL LOGO (SEE OTHER DETAILS IN DRESS CODE POLICY HANDOUT) UNIFORM VENDOR ACADEMIC OUTFITTERS 5475 West Loop S, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77081Email Us: aohouston@academicoutfitters.com  713-660-0206 Text Us: 713.489.8200 PE UNIFORMS- CONTACT COACH STRONG

Data where are we going YEAR 1 : RATED A+ by CHILDREN AT RISK YEAR 2 : ALL STATE DISTINCTIONS YEAR 3:

ALL SEVEN STATE DISTINCTIONS!!!!!!!!! YEAR 3 !!!!!!!!!! ALL SEVEN STATE DISTINCTIONS!!!!!!!!!

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ALL SEVEN STATE DISTINCTIONS!!!!!!!!! 1 OUT OF 5 SCHOOLS IN HISD YEAR 3 !!!!!!!!!! ALL SEVEN STATE DISTINCTIONS!!!!!!!!! 1 OUT OF 5 SCHOOLS IN HISD

TEA REWARD 2015-16 High Performing School 1 OUT OF 13 SCHOOLS IN HISD YEAR 3 !!!!!!!!!! TEA REWARD 2015-16 High Performing School 1 OUT OF 13 SCHOOLS IN HISD

TEA REWARD 2015-16 High Progressing School 1 OUT OF 13 SCHOOLS IN HISD YEAR 3 !!!!!!!!!! TEA REWARD 2015-16 High Progressing School 1 OUT OF 13 SCHOOLS IN HISD

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Thank You  BCMA Contact Info. Principal, Jyoti Malhan Phone : 713-942-1932 E-mail:jmalhan@houstonisd.org